An Alphabetical Menagerie

Are you baffled by the word "axolotl"? Do the words "unau" and "vicuña" mean nothing to you? If so, this book will enlighten you, and thanks to the illustrations, give you an idea of what they look like. It may also alert you, if you need alerting, to the threat to the existence of many species brought about by human activity.

The author wrote the verses originally to humour himself in the midst of the Covid pandemic, when he was obliged to self-isolate. Subsequently, he thought they might entertain his sister's grandchildren, or indeed anyone else's, especially if they (the verses, that is) were accompanied by illustrations. It is the author's hope, however, that the book will appeal to young and old alike. If the verses don't make you laugh or at least smile, the illustrations by Dave F. Smith should.

Oh, and by the way, just in case you don't know your alphabet, this book will provide you with ample opportunities to learn it.

A Cuban Affair and Other Short Stories

Starting with A Cuban Affair and Other Short Stories, the author skilfully relates his hilarious adventure on a 'R and R' location for Castro’s rebel forces.

The book's 23 stories are grouped in a way to keep the readers enthralled as they go on a journey of hilarious and bizarre experiences to exotic locations or share, under Viking Tales, the pioneering experiences of the UK and Norway rushing to develop North Sea oil.

But it doesn’t end there as the author unfolds further chaotic tales of woe happening on ‘his watch’.

These include;

• A misidentification situation with security forces at a major airport
• A key witness in a bank robbery
• The first game of golf
• Observations of a supermarket bag-packer

And many others.

Also included are two amusing letters written through the eyes of a young boy to Santa and the Prime Minister.

A word of warning to the reader. This book is best read on one’s own as outbursts of laughter might raise cause for concern from the casual onlooker.

150 Words That Will Never Sound Angry (most of the time)

In this book, Australian actress and author SuzanMarie has curated a dictionary of words that will never sound angry in any conversation. SuzanMarie discusses and digresses words from 'aglet' to 'zoo' by influencing mindfulness into our daily conversations.

150 Words That Will Never Sound Angry (most of the time).

Use them wisely...

14 Apartments

Lady Elizabeth Barrington-Elsworthy’s charred remains are discovered after her home, Barrington Hall, is burned to the ground. She was ‘the keeper’ of the infamous Barrington jewels and heirlooms and her untimely death means that their whereabouts are now unknown. It is believed they are hidden somewhere on the estate. The estate is closed. Years pass and then Cavendish House, a palatial building, now stands where Barrington Hall once stood.

The property is now divided into fourteen apartments. Cherishé Love lives in apartment 4. She discovers a book, ‘The History of Barrington Hall’, that references the missing heirlooms and also that a substantial reward is being offered by Lord Henry Barrington-Elsworthy if they are found. Cherishé and her best friend Sonia are determined to seek out the treasure but they are not alone - others are also keen to look for them.

So begins an hilarious journey where lies, deceit, betrayal and lust all have their part to play.